Food was good, hit the spot. Buffet had a good variety of Indian food, Chinese cuisine for one item. Mango lassi to go was delicious. Service was nonexistent, but not really required. Ambiance is what you can expect for a buffet lunch. Not bad but now wow either. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Quick and attentive service with plenty of parking out front. The food was amazing especially they offered a wide variety of vegetarian options which is hard to find in Indiana. You'd be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't come here. They even offer a lunchtime buffet. I definitely would recommend and I'll be back. read more

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In a strip mall and big on the inside. It took a while for someone to take our order and they did not have the heat on? So that was kind of weird. The food is amazing here! So so flavorful! Definitely will be back to pick up dinner! Get the green chili gravy and the momo! read more

The Monk's is my go-to for butter chicken and chicken tikka masala in Carmel. I highly recommend their manchow soup, their tandoori chicken momos, and their Monks fries for soups/starters. Their drums of heaven look great, but I have yet to try those. They will be on my bucket list for next time. Every time I visit The Monk's, their service is great, and the restaurant is very clean. The only item I was not too fond of was the cheese naan, as it was not very cheesy. Otherwise, I have loved everything I tried from this restaurant and will continue to visit frequently. read more

The Monk's - MONK'S SPECIAL FRIES - Desserts Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

I quite enjoyed my time at The Monk's. The menu was a bit overwhelming, but given this was our first time, my friend and I decided to stick with the basics. -The mango lassi (not pictured) was quite good, always one of my favs. -The vegetable samosas were average, I'd say. -The chicken tikka masala (yes yes as a half-Indian, I know, basic)--was good and not too heavy. I'll be ordering the spicy next time (though next time instead of the CTM I'll probably try the chettinad or nalli rogan josh). -The lamb biryani was spot on, 100% my favorite, would recommend. As far as Indian food goes, I really liked it! And there were definitely a good mix of Indians and non-Indians dining. This is a great place to take your family and/or friends-- I think everyone can find something they like. It's even easier with free parking and reasonably fast service. Definitely coming back with a crowd! [Oh, and speaking of crowd, the servings are big. My friend and I shared the biryani and there were leftovers for two more days!] read more

The Monk's - LAMB FRY BIRYANI chicken TIKKA MASALA GARLIC NAAN - Desserts Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Momos are fantastic - chicken tikka especially, they have a ton of flavor and have always been well prepared in our 5+ visits. Don't be afraid to try one of the traditional dishes - they have way more variety than many other restaurants. The biryani is great, and I've loved the Gully and Ghee Roast appetizers. The Jalfrezi, Chettinad and Rogan Josh are other personal favorites - absolute flavor bombs. A lot of restaurants tone down the spice for western palates, but the sauces here are swimming in heady aromas and flavors. If you're less adventurous they also have the approachable dishes. read more

TL;DL They have great Indian food and some fusion dishes. Serve Coke by the can and charge per can. I have been here twice. Once for dinner and once for the lunch Buffett. Both were very good. I wished I went for lunch first only to sample more dishes. The garlic fries rice was very good. It wouldn't hurt my feels if they added more. The tandoori chicken momos were very good too. Chicken Marsala was great. For lunch I sampled too many items to comment on. I can't remember all of their names. There was nothing I didn't like. The beverages are served by the can and charged per can. Don't go thirsty. read more

The Monk's - TANDOORI CHICKEN MOMOS - Desserts Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

My appointment was just a mile away from Monk's and I decided to stop for lunch. The interior is attractive with several 4-top tables with some with booths. The buffet is in the back within a separate area. There is lots of 4-tops in front of the very large buffet. I was greeted by a nice gentleman who ask if I wanted to try the weekly buffet (afforable $14.00 Mon-Fri 11:00 - 3:30) but I wanted to order off the main menu. I had checked out the vast menu on-line so I knew exactly what I wanted to try. The menu is extensive and there appears to be something for everyone. I selected the delicious Sweet Corn Soup with Veggie Spring Rolls as appetizers. The soup arrived incredibly hot and is served with sweet corn and other ingredients in a steaming broth. The Veggie Spring Rolls comes with 4 rolls and a mild, creamy dip. My entree was Butter Masala Chicken with Garlic Naan. This dish is also served with Paneer and Lamb. The Garlic Naan has 4 generous size slices. It was wonderful with the Masala. Unfortunately, all my dishes arrived at the same time. It didn't really give me an opportunity to enjoy everything hot as if they were served separately as Appetizers. My Butter Masala and Naan was luck warm to cold by the time I finished the highly recommended Sweet Corn Soup. It didn't disappoint. The 4 Spring Rolls were filled with finely grated veggies and perfectly cooked. I ordered the soup mild but the Butter Masala was supposed to be medium heat. I'm not sure if they accidentally made the Masala mild because it was missing any heat or much spice. It was good with the Garlic Naan but I missed the spice and heat. The pastry case, as you walk in, looks amazing. I had to try one of the pastries after seeing the case.The pastry was 3 layers of delicious, light chocolate mousse between layers of a chocolate cake. I would order again and probably end up taking most home as today. If you have a chance to check-out the buffet it has a nice selection of different types of Indian favorites. I couldn't actually see all that was available as several customers were filling their plates. There was a nice crowd by the buffet and everyone seemed pleased with the selection. I would say the service could be improved and I deducted a star because of him never checking on me once after taking my order. I wasn't surprised with prices as they are typical for most Indian restaurants now. It is a little pricey but I basically have another meal for later. The restaurant is comfortable, my lunch was tasty and I would return. read more

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Food was great, if you're doing carry out it's a must have.... Unfortunately we decided to dine in. There was maybe 5 other tables in the place (pretty empty) we were seated quickly, and he came and took our orders.... After about 10 min we asked "Hey can we have our drinks?" Which we thought were getting made in the back (the mango drink).... Nope out of the cooler less than 10 feet from us. About 10 min later they bring everything.... Apps, entrees etc and that was the last we saw of the waiter until he brought us the check. The only reason I'm not giving 1 is because the food is really good, but the service is garbage. read more

I love love the food here! We have stayed at the hotel next door many times when in town for sports tournaments, and I do not ever miss a chance to eat here. Hint: Carry-out kids meals are quite a bit of food! I also recommend the samosas and any of the biryanis! Great find in the area! read more

There are so many Indian restaurants in the Carmel fishers Westfield area and after going just one time it is now at the top of my list and I can't wait to return to try more things. The service was pretty slow, but it was worth the weight because the food came out fresh and you can tell that they put a lot of thought into the detail and the flavors. The inside has a good amount of seating and is comfortable. read more

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Highly rated so had to check it out. I liked the momos (dumplings) which had good filling and kid friendly. The chicken dish pictured was also in the kid menu but forgot the name. I enjoyed the sauce and the chicken was tender. The lamb vindaloo I got because it is highly rated and popular. However I was not impressed. It was too salty and i could not eat it. I don't recommend this dish. I told them about it and had it changed to lamb chops and WOW this is the dish to get me me tell you. Very well seasoned. NOT DRY. Pairs beautifully with green sauce. Service was good. They understood the lamb being too salty and had it replaced. Ambiance was clean. Don't regret I tried this place. I would come back for the fusion dishes such as indi- thai or indo- chinese. read more

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Man. Last time I went there the service was really slow. I mean what takes so long to get naan? Also everything was over salted. I'm sad. read more

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So, we've been coming here for a few weeks now, and all I can say is, HOLY COW. The service is very prompt and attentive, and the location and ambience are also perfect (Main Street in Carmel, near US 31). But, the thing you'll remember most about The Monk's is the food. We're talking about an absolute flavor explosion here. I would categorize this as Indian Fusion, if there is such a thing. We've sampled several items on the menu, and this is one of those restaurants where I just want to keep eating and eating. The portion sizes are also huge, so you'll have a take-home box. read more

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The food here was SPECTACULAR. The momos were filled with meat. The fries bursting with flavor. The maggi spring rolls had the perfect crunch and gave me the maggi satisfaction I needed. Establishment should make more of an effort to make a nice presentation for customers as I was the one to align the momos and spring rolls on my plate to get a nice shot of the food. When they arrived at the table the green chutney was hanging for dear life on the plate with the momos. I was served mango lassi (which was delish by the way) in a to go cup when my neighbors were served theirs in a mason jar. The bathroom on the lefthand side also has an electric paper-towel machine that does not work. I came out with wet hands and had to use the napkin at the table to dry them. Not a big deal but please fix the machine for customers. read more

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Fantastic place. Surprising find up in Indiana. Food is top quality, I had a classic chicken tikka masala and found every single delightful flavor and texture within. Nothing missing. Service is quick and friendly. Dining area is a bit grey and high ceiling, I prefer things a bit cozier but some find that professional and modern. read more

Awesome experience! Sometimes you're in the mood for Indian. Sometimes you're in the mood for Chinese. Why not both! The mixture of flavors was fantastic and the fries are an absolute must. They also handle traditional dishes like butter chicken great. The restaurant is clean and pleasant and the wait staff were all super attentive and eager to please. I'd definitely recommend! read more

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The Darbar pasta was great. The flavor of the sauce was savory and full of flavor. Spiced, but not too spicy. Dynamite Gobi was good, although a bit too saucy for a Gobi 65. Samosa was too spicy, almost too much to consume. Food was prepared on time as promised for a pickup order. Their dining room has several tables. read more

The food at this Indian restaurant was very good. We ordered Chicken Tikka, Bhindi Masala, Aloo Gobi and garlic naan. The food came piping hot and well seasoned. We didn't love the chicken tikka, it was a bit dry. We wish they had mango chutney but we were told that they didn't have it. The place was clean and service was good. We would recommend this restaurant . read more

Lamb vindaloo had a lot of flavor. Medium is quite spicy. The butter pasta was good. The kids butter chicken was awesome! Their naan is good. Had the Maggie rolls and they were ok not sure what to think of them. Would try other things. Place is busy. I like their screen to tell you what place in line you are and how much time left. Nice touch. read more

Having seen some neighborhood buzz about this little spot on Carmel's west Main Street, we stopped in at peak dinner time on a Saturday night. Although there was a nice crowd, we had no problem getting a table. There's a little bit of mixed messaging because there is a QR code on the table that seems to indicate you're supposed to order that way but we were grateful when a server came to our table. Most of the food was unfamiliar to us, but I had done a little research on the menu ahead of time, so we had some idea what we wanted to order. My dining companion enjoyed an entree called Chicken Manchuria that came with a small bowl of fluffy long grain white rice. I chose an appetizer (for my meal) called Chicken tandoori momas which basically looked like orange Japanese gyoza (dumplings). They were very flavorful, especially when dipped in the delicious cilantro sauce. I ordered medium spice and it was not very spicy at all, however my dining companion ordered medium spice on his dish and it was spicy. Not too spicy to enjoy, but not consistent with mine. Based on another person's recommendation we ordered the naan (bread), which was so light and fluffy. The garlic was subtle, and the basket did not come with any sauces, which was fine. It seems like they might still be working out some issues, but the men who seemed to be running the place had a good attitude of service. I think the outdoor seating area will be very nice once the weather warms up. The restaurant seems to face Main Street (131st) but there is parking out back, and most people came through that back door. We were offered a discount if we paid with cash. read more

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Best Indian takeout in Carmel! I feel a great value for the price as well. It's a regular in my rotation.

Under cooked chicken on the buffet. Very dangerous indeed. I won't be coming back to this establishment.

The Monk's food was delicious!! We ordered our food online. The menu had so many choices. They had indian, Thai, and Himalayan food. There was a bit of a wait during pick-up. The restaurant was bustling. People also patiently waited for tables. At that moment, we knew the food was going to be amazing. They seated guests as promptly as they could, and we finally got our order. We ordered something extra as we were about to leave, an Indian beer I was curious to try- Bira. The host included it with our order, no charge, and kindly saying, "enjoy". I should mention that the restaurant itself is stylish, spacious, and clean looking. On the ride back to our hotel, the aroma of the food was incredible. We finally get to the hotel and pull everything out of the bags. As foodies, we could not stop commenting on how delicious everything was! Bira beer was also Yummm. If you get a chance, please try this place out. It's . They also include some of the condiments free of charge. The portions were generous, and the prices very reasonable. Surprisingly reasonable. We've tried many eateries all over, and The Monk's in Carmel, Indiana will always be memorable. read more

The Monk's - Pomfret with masala spices - Desserts Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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We took my parents to Monk's after hearing good things about their indo Chinese menu. When we arrived, the service was on point, and food was good too! However, it went downhill towards the end as they got busier and they gave parts of our order to another table. We had to wait for a good 30-45 minutes before they brought out the correct items, but since we have a toddler with us we had to pack it to go. The indo Chinese items were all amazing! We weren't too impressed with the naan, and paneer saak, but I highly recommend trying the other non Punjabi items! read more

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We went here for an anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint! Easy parking and no wait, always a plus. We ordered the monks special fries for an app and then for dinner split lamb butter masala and the Manchuria noodles. Had to get a side of garlic naan based upon other reviews I read and I'm so glad we did. First of all, it was so much food! We had two additional meals of leftovers after this dinner. The curry was perfection and I like that it came with rice - that isn't always a given. The noodle dish was the perfect thin noodle chow mein style. Lots of veggies and meat in it. The garlic naan had fresh garlic all over it and was perfect to scoop up some of the masala sauce. The fries to start were tasty but we're bust crinkle fries with a sauce. I would want to try something more unique next time. Our waiter was kind and quick and the space was bright and clean. We're excited to go back! We saw lots of people grab carryout while we were there, so that's a good option too. read more

The Monk's - GARLIC NAAN, Manchuria noodles, BUTTER MASALA - Desserts Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Good place for a meal, I had pepper pot lamb (pretty sure that's the name of it). Also had a side of garlic naan and you get a bunch of naan in that order. Nice quiet place, no wait to be seated. read more

Located in Carmel where Sitara was once located, this fusion restaurant is worth a try! There is plenty of parking and outdoor seating. The restaurant is very clean and the service was average. We really enjoyed the tandoori paneer momos and paneer chili garlic noodles. I would skip the traditional Indian foods as the indochinese items seemed much better. Ambiance was nice as was the service. read more

The Monk's - Desserts Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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My partner and I tried this place for the first time recently. I was very excited as I'd been wanting to go for a while. We were seated quickly, and that's about the only positive about the service. I don't expect servers to constantly be grinning from ear to ear or putting on a grand show, but our server very clearly didn't want to be there, and we had a hard time understanding him because he spoke so softly. It also took a while for him to come back after we were seated to take our order. My partner got the buffet, and I got the Chinese chili chicken off the menu. I thought my meal was quite tasty and would definitely eat it again. My partner was less enthused about the buffet - acceptable but not superb in his opinion. Our server never came back to check on us. I wanted a box for mine but didn't feel like chasing someone down for it, and we were on a time crunch and needed to get going, so we left. I'd consider this place again for carryout, but I won't be dining in again anytime soon. read more

Food quality is excellent, the decor and lighting are phenomenal, and the restaurant is spotless. Throw in the friendly and attentive service, and you have a phenomenal food experience. The pricing is fair, and my colleagues are already looking forward to our next meal at Monk's! If Indian cuisine is something you love, then Monk's won't disappoint! read more

Food was great. Really liked all three dishes we ordered. Chicken chettinad, momos tandoori, and Hakka shrimp noodles. Gentleman serving us was very courteous and quick. Ambiance is very nice and clean for a new Indian restaurant. Will go again. read more

The Monk's - Chicken CHETTINAD and Hakka SHRIMP NOODLES - Desserts Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Excellent! We ordered delivery and everyone was very happy with the food. Excellent menu, fresh ingredients and very reasonable prices. Highly recommend this place. I'm looking forward to enjoying another meal, this time at the restaurant. Cheers! read more

Just visited The Monk's a newer restaurant in Carmel. Don't let the strip mall location throw you this place is great. They call the food fusion and there's an extensive selection of primarily Indian and Chinese dishes. Tandoori, Desi Tacos, Noodles, Fried Rice, Biryanis and more. I went with a group so we tried lots of things starting with multiple appetizers. All were very flavorful and the naan is delicious. I had the Butter Marsala with Paneer and it was so smooth and creamy also a large portion. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we definitely want to go back and try more. read more

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Lunch buffet was good. There was a variety of chicken dishes and all were delicious. Naan was made fresh to order. Gulab jamon was good. It appears that replenishing dishes in the buffet took some time. Didn't have too many main vegetarian dishes- dal, gobi and fried rice. Overall would recommend this place and will be back. read more

The Monk's - Desserts Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Not fusion, just Indian. And heavy on the spices which some of our party liked, some did not. We went at lunch and were shunted into the buffet. I should have insisted on ordering from the menu. The garlic naan was good. The buffet is set up awkwardly - several people were going back and forth. If you like spice and know what you are doing, you'll like this place. read more

Tandoori Chicken was great! Guys, if you want to enjoy it, order onions with it. No sauces needed, although served with green chutney. The Kadai chicken was good but please order according to your spice level. I am not talking chilly spice but heat due to other nonchilli spices. I ordered medium and would always go for mild from now! The butter chicken was great with naan and a side of rice. read more

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Meh food, worse staff. They are very slow to take order, cash out and very inattentive. Not sure of the reasons but it seems like they don't want people's business. You might need to wait quite a bit even for your takeout food waiting on the counter...even though the food is decent I will stop going here just because of the staff's attitude read more

Food was devine! Ive never had noodles that good! So many options for vegetarians which was fantastic. I ordered a little bit of everything to go and it was ready very quickly. The portions were large enough to share or last for a couple meals. The host was very friendly and accommodating to request for extra plates, napkins, and plastic ware. read more

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Modern ambiance and speedy/ friendly service. Plenty of outdoor parking and perfect if you have larger parties. Both of our entrees were delicious and flavorful. read more

The Monk's - KADAI MASALA and HARIYALI CHICKEN KEBAB - Desserts Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

This restaurant is wonderful, I'm adding it to my rotation of places to go. They graciously accommodated our table of 8. Service is flawless. My tandoori mommos were delicious, the mild sauce being perfect for me. Almost everyone ordered something different and everything was pronounced delicious. I'll be back. read more